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Add 28/56 and 6/42

28/56 + 6/42 is 9/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   28/56 = 28 × 3/56 × 3 = 84/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   6/42 = 6 × 4/42 × 4 = 24/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/168 + 24/168 = 84 + 24/168 = 108/168
5. 108/168 simplified gives 9/14
6. So, 28/56 + 6/42 = 9/14

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